Taiwan braces for super typhoon Kong-rey, expected to make landfall on Thursday

Category 4 storm expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding

Residents urged to prepare for potential power outages and transportation disruptions

Taiwan is bracing for the impact of Super Typhoon Kong-rey, which is expected to make landfall on Thursday. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding to the island.

The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) has issued a sea warning for the southern and eastern coasts of Taiwan, as well as the Penghu Islands. The bureau has also warned of possible power outages and transportation disruptions.

Residents in affected areas are urged to take precautions and prepare for the storm. This includes securing loose objects, stocking up on food and water, and making sure that evacuation plans are in place.

Kong-rey is the strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan this year. The storm is expected to make landfall in the southern part of the island on Thursday morning.

The CWB has warned that Kong-rey could bring torrential rains, strong winds, and possible flooding to Taiwan. The bureau has also issued a sea warning for the southern and eastern coasts of the island, as well as the Penghu Islands.

Residents in affected areas are urged to take precautions and prepare for the storm. This includes securing loose objects, stocking up on food and water, and making sure that evacuation plans are in place.

Kong-rey is expected to weaken as it moves across Taiwan, but the CWB has warned that the storm could still cause significant damage.

The storm is expected to exit Taiwan on Friday morning. The CWB has said that the storm could bring heavy rain to eastern China as it moves away from Taiwan.